Eugene Scholten, 91 years old, of Holland, died on November 7, 2019, following the recent diagnosis of a terminal medical condition, with his family at his side.
Gene was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Joyce, and by his parents, Alfred and Jeanette Scholten of Graafschap. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth and her husband Jan Osterop, brother, Jud Scholten his wife, Joyce and his sister in law, Adrianna.
Gene is survived by his children, John of Lansing, David Scholten, his wife, Beth of East Lansing, Michigan, and their children Sam and Paige Scholten. He is also survived by his daughter, Nancy, her husband Todd Kamstra, of Holland, and their children, Josh and his wife, Laura, of Charlotte, North Carolina, Jake of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Sarah and her husband, Josh Miller of Dallas, Texas.
He is also survived by his brother, Leon Scholten, his brother, Allen and wife Carole Scholten of Holland, his sister, Bea Scholten of Florida and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 3:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 659 State Street in Holland. Visitation with the family will begin at 2:00 pm. Reverend Linda Knieriemen will be officiating at the service. Cremation has taken place. Gene and his wife Joyce’s ashes will be combined and lovingly scattered near Traverse City, Michigan this next spring by his children and grandchildren.
Arrangements are being assisted with the care of former neighbor Craig Kleinheksel of Dykstra Funeral Homes. Flowers and cards may be delivered to the First Presbyterian Church. An on-line registry book and more complete tribute to Gene Scholten is available at www.dykstrafuneralhome.com
